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Simple Chicken Stock

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 10 cups

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken wings
14 1/2 cups cold water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut each wing at joints into 3 pieces. In a stockpot or kettle (at least 6-quart) combine chicken with 14 cups water and bring to a boil, skimming froth. Add remaining ‚ cup water and bring mixture to a simmer, skimming froth. Cook stock at a bare simmer, partially covered, skimming froth, 3 hours.

    Step 2

    Pour stock through a fine sieve into a large heatproof bowl and discard solids. Cool stock, uncovered. Stock keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week, or frozen in an airtight container, 3 months. Remove fat before using.

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